Rising costs drive peanut and rice farmers to seek help
William M. Blair reports on rice and peanut growers pleading to Secretary Freeman for higher federal price supports amid rising costs. He notes rice exports, acreage, and yields. peanut prices last rose in 1961 while yields surpassed 1,700 pounds per acre. Local growers urge funding shifts to defense and state needs.
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William M. Blair
New York Times
Washington
Orville II
Freeman
United States
U.S
Arkansas
Louisiana
Mississippi
Missouri
Texas
Cotton acreage to drop to about ten million acres
The Agriculture Department says this year’s cotton acreage will fall to about 10 million acres, the smallest in nearly a century. The first official plantings report is due July 10, and the forecast hinges on farmer sign ups for the 35 percent diversion payments under the cotton program. Production last year fell by over five million bales versus domestic use and exports, drawn down from surplus stocks under price support. June is Dairy Promotion Month in Williamson County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agriculture Department
Department
Wheat price support rate set for 1967 in Jackson County
Jackson County’s 1967 wheat price support rate is set at 1.33 per bushel, aligning with the national average loan rate of 1.25 and reflecting terminal market relationships. Changes in terminal rates, based on cash market study, show Gulf ports up 1 cent while Pacific Northwest and several terminals are down 2 cents. Chicago area remains 1.47. County growers must stay within allotments to qualify for price support loans CCC purchases and domestic marketing certificates.
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Jackson County
Robert A. Moore
Conservation County Committee
Moore
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Gulf Ports
Pacific Northwest
Central
South Central
Minneapolis
Missouri River
California
Chicago
St. Louis
East St. Louis
Cairo
CCC
Three Generations Farm Milk Output and Modern Dairy Practices
The Krumrey farm near Marion reports 1,250 to 1,325 pounds of milk daily from 60 cows, including 30 Holsteins. John Krumrey, 75, runs the 180 acre operation with son Vernell and grandson Darryl. They emphasize stainless steel equipment, a modern parlour, and detailed sanitation while noting labor and compensation remain key challenges.
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Krumrey
Rt. 4
Marion
John Krumrey
Vernell
N. Garfield St
Darryl
Krumreys
Investment opportunities seen in developing nations
Food authorities in the United States and abroad see room for American investment in farm related business in developing countries. FAO head Dr. B R Sen cites lack of fertilizer plants and inadequate storage as major constraints while investors remain wary due to risk red tape and low incomes. Robert M Koch notes some businesses fear loss from initial ventures but urges action to build farm supply networks in hunger facing nations.
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B. R. Sen
United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization
Robert M. Koch
Koch
New Farm Wheat Allotment Deadline July 1
Farmers seeking a new farm wheat allotment for 1968 must contact the ASCS county office within the next month. Jackson County ASCS chair Robert A. Moore notes applications are due by July 1 and outlines eligibility requirements including farm status, land, equipment, wheat experience, and income expectations. Officials urge interested producers to discuss details with ASCS staff before filing a written application.
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Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
Robert A. Moore
Jackson County
ASCS
Nationalist Commandos Said To Raid Mainland Coast
Chinese Nationalists report a successful commando mission on the Red Chinese coast about 800 miles north of Formosa. Commandos landed north of Shihtao on Shantung peninsula to aid anti communist elements with guerrillas and ammunition then clashed with Communist troops, killing more than 10. No details on force size or number left behind.
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Taipei
Formosa
Shihtao
Shantung Province
Harvard Milk Day Parade Draws Crowds in Parade
Saturday marked Harvard’s Milk Day with near perfect weather. The town’s 5 000 residents swelled several hundred percent as milk was free for all. Gov Otto Kerner greeted attendees after the parade.
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Harvard
Otto Kerner
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Dixon Springs Agricultural Center
Simpson
University of Illinois Center
South Vietnam
Charles Broussard
Acadia Parish Rice Growers Association
Alexandria
Williamson County Farm Bureau
OWLS
Clark
and Wayne
Twin County Service Co
Pinckneyville
Murphysboro
Jacob-Marion
East Main
Don Gaedtke
Zebco Factory
Carbondale
JEBCO
ZEBCO
Peete KH
Manufacturing CO
Jebcoo
Jebflex
America
Zebflex
Hettrick Sierra
Winston
Hettricks Cotty
Ovid A. Martin
Sen
Orville L. Freeman
U. S
Purina
Twin Counts Service Co
Willisville
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